Become a Postdoc
A Postdoctoral Fellow is an individual who has received clearance to graduate with a PhD within the last five years and is now working mainly on research under the supervision of a faculty member from the University of Regina, as defined in the CUPE 5791 Research Collective Agreement.
Appointments normally involve substantial research and scholarship work, and may also involve some teaching (a maximum of two courses per academic year) as stipulated in the letter of offer. Postdoc appointments are temporary and normally don’t exceed three years, including renewals.
Postdoc-related inquiries can be directed to postdocs@uregina.ca.
Omar El-Halfawy, PhD
Canada Research Chair in Chemogenomics and Antimicrobial Research
department of chemistry and biochemistry
"Postdocs play an active role in the research enterprise. While some postdoctoral fellows may feel stuck between being a student and an independent professional, postdoctoral training presents a vital step for the career progression of many PhD holders. Postdocs bring diverse perspectives from their past training while learning new approaches and systems, enriching their training experience and the research environment where they are. In my group, postdocs and other trainees find themselves in a collaborative, inclusive environment of scientific inquiry that respects everyone's expertise and contributions with an emphasis on individuals' career development."
Getting a fellowship
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Contact a faculty member with similar interest
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Develop a research proposal
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Interview
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Appointment procedures
Appointment Procedures
After the research proposal and funding have been finalized, the supervisor will produce a conditional letter of offer, then the dean of the faculty will approve the position and its posting (if applicable), and will initiate the workflow. Appropriate work permits will be obtained (if applicable) and a formal offer of employment from the faculty dean will be produced through Human Resources. Postdocs coming from outside Canada need to collect all documents required to enter and work in Canada prior to beginning their appointment at the U of R. International postdocs can be exempted from the Labour Market Impact Assessment, but there is that a fee required to be paid to Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Postdocs or supervisors should contact Human Resources for assistance in the processing of a Labour Market Impact Assessment Exemption.